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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit	The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills Observation of performance in the workplace or a simulated workplace defined as a supervised clinic is essential for assessment of this unit Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over a range of workplace situations Assessment may contain both theoretical and practical components and examples covering a range of clinical situations Evidence is required of both knowledge and skills application Assessment of sole practitioners must include a range of clinical situations and different client groups covering at minimum age culture and gender Assessment of sole practitioners must consider their unique workplace context including interaction with others in the broader professional community as part of the sole practitioners workplace scope of practice as detailed in the qualification and component competency units holisticintegrated assessment including working within the practice framework performing a health assessment assessing the client planning treatment providing treatment

Access and equity considerations	All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible Where for reasons of safety access to equipment and resources and space assessment takes place away from the workplace simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible Resources essential for assessment include an appropriately stocked and equipped clinic or simulated clinic environment relevant texts or medical manuals relevant paperbasedvideo assessment instruments appropriate assessment environment demonstration modelclient

Method of assessment	Observation in the work place Written assignmentsprojects Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice Oral questioning and discussion Role play simulation Practical demonstration Explanations of technique

Related units	This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related units HLTCOMC Communicate effectively with clients HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients HLTHIRB Communicate and work effectively in health HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health

Range Statement



The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Factors which interfere with the effectiveness of treatment may include:	Client's physical and psychological readiness and/or wellness Contra-indications to treatment Cultural factors Other medical treatment being undertaken Post massage activity

Mode of administration may include:	Exposure of sections of body Massage technique Requirement for feedback and interaction Requirement of specified positioning of client Rotating of exposure around the body Use of oils and treatments Variations in application intensity

Reactions may include:	Allergy to oils or treatments used Feedback - verbal, tactile, visual Muscular spasms Pain and/or discomfort Temperature discomfort

Responses to reactions may include:	Accessing local emergency services Adherence to clinic guidelines for response to accidents and emergencies Adjusting treatment accordingly Discussing reaction with the client Seeking appropriate expertise Use of first aid procedures according to St Johns, Australian Red Cross or other appropriate First Aid training

Consent for treatment refers to:	Informed consent according to the local and national regulations and legal guidelines

Relaxation techniques may include:	Ayurvedic stroking techniques Compressive techniques Cross over stroke Effleurage Friction techniques Gliding techniques Kneading Longitudinal stroking Mobilising techniques Passive joint movement techniques Passive soft tissue movement Percussion techniques Snehana Use of essential oils Use of herbalised oils/tailla

Remedial techniques may include:	Abhyanga ayurvedic marma point techniques Bala-abhyanga Deep ayurvedic massage techniques Pada-abhyanga Passive joint movements Postural correction techniques Pre-event, post-event and maintenance massage to an athlete Pre-panchakarma massage Rejuvenation massage Snehana Stretching techniques Svedana Temperature therapy including fomentation (svedana)

Advise and resource the client refers to:	Advising client of sources of suggested resources Availability of products required or suggested for treatment Providing advice regarding self-care Providing details which help to fully inform client of relevant information Providing referrals to other health professionals Providing relevant literature or information materials Referring client to other information sources

Practical techniques that promote and maintain optimal health may include:	Activities and/or tasks to avoid Discussion of causes of poor posture Postural improvement strategies e.g. ideal posture for activities Self-massage techniques Simple follow-up activities and/or strategies to work on between sessions Yoga and meditation

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